Adult & Higher Education

This course is for adults who have studied the language before, have studies 1 year or equivalent, have a very basic knowledge of Italian and can cope with simple "tourist conversations". During this course you will revise and develop your knowledge and understanding of Italian by using all the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening).  

Homework will be given on a weekly basis, and you will be encouraged to complete it in order to benefit most from the course. 

You will expand your vocabulary, learn new grammatical structures and key phrases in order to develop your skills and  be able to use the language more confidently.

• You will revise the present tense and learn the past and the future tenses.  
• You will learn to talk about yourself and others, the area where you live, your pastimes, past and future events such as holidays and celebrations. 
• You will also learn further vocabulary and phrases to help you deal with travel situations – e.g. booking  places to stay, restaurants, buying food, drinks, clothes, tickets, etc. 
• You will have the opportunity to read and understand simple texts, write and translate passages appropriate for this level. 
• You will listen to audio materials, speak in class and read aloud.  Pair work and group activities will make the class atmosphere lively, engaging and fun. 

To join this class, one year of learning Italian, or equivalent, is required. You should be able to speak about yourself and your pastimes in (basic) Italian using the present tense and some  simple vocabulary and expressions. 

Please note that Italian Year 2 courses may vary slightly in the level studied, as this can depend on the pace and skills of each individual cohort. 

To get a more detailed course outline of your preferred course or if you have any questions regarding your suitability for this course, please contact us ahedlanguages@psc.ac.uk 

Please bring pen, paper and a folder. The book will be discussed at the first session. 

Semester 2 begins immediately after Semester 1 and is an integral part of the course, the exact length of which will be decided in the spring term. You would then be able to progress to the next level.